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2018 Review

2018 began with sadness and tragedy, and we remember those we have lost within the Gamekeeping Community. We have risen to the challenge, coming together in “Raising the Game” to address mental health problems and make a difference. As part of this initiative we began “Stag Training”, which continues around the country in 2019, with […]

Christmas Message

Christmas night is a time of reflection after a hectic day of family celebrations or perhaps a solitary day or perhaps a working day – there are certainly always jobs to do whether feeding round, seeing to the dogs or indoors with a lunch to prepare. For the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust it is a time […]

Fundraising for GWT & Stag Training

We have now run two Stag Training events and have a progamme of events which can be added to wherever and whenever required. So please ask. In the meantime we continue to be humbled by brave people who support us. With a huge thank you to Fern for running the Great North Run in two […]

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Flaming June

Date posted: June 25, 2016

May was a busy month with the Countryside Clay Shoot at Six Mile Bottom, and we are indebted to BASC, Richard Clarke and his team as well as all the competitors for making this a date to hold in the annual calendar. Bringing organisations together in a common aim and supporting good causes is to be applauded and in our aim to raise profile and ultimately help more people always appreciated. We also attended colleges and the inaugural Shooting Show at Harrogate which was a huge success and a most enjoyable event.

It has been a great joy to see Her Majesty the Queen enjoying various events to celebrate her 90th birthday and His Royal Highness Prince Philip too at 95 in robust health. We are not all so fortunate and we continue to support people who are suffering from poorer health particularly in their later years. Dementia seems to be a rising number and it is so sad to see a previously hale and hearty soul becoming confused and lost. We are committed to providing support for them and their carers throughout their journey as well as many other conditions.

As June has past the zenith of the longest day, we look forward to the delightful GWCT Game Fair at Scone 1st-3rd July 2016 and the presentation of our Game Bird of the Year.

The breadth and scale of help given by ladies on shoots/estates is breath-taking and inspiring and it is a truly humbling experience to be able to present the Lady Scott Rose Bowl to the winner.

Our Game Chick and Gamekeeper Junior will also be presented in due course so watch this space.

Recognising those who we have lost is now gaining interest and is appreciated through the Memory Tree. This is possible for those who have recently been bereaved and in years past. There is no time scale limit at all. It has been pleasing to receive interest and a desire to add a “branch” to our tree.

We look forward to seeing you at Scone at the SGA stand and take this opportunity to thank the SGA NGO and BASC for their continued support in providing space on their stands wherever we are able to attend.

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2018 Review

2018 began with sadness and tragedy, and we remember those we have lost within the Gamekeeping Community. We have risen to the challenge, coming together in “Raising the Game” to address mental health problems and make a difference. As part of this initiative we began “Stag Training”, which continues around the country in 2019, with […]

Christmas Message

Christmas night is a time of reflection after a hectic day of family celebrations or perhaps a solitary day or perhaps a working day – there are certainly always jobs to do whether feeding round, seeing to the dogs or indoors with a lunch to prepare. For the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust it is a time […]

Fundraising for GWT & Stag Training

We have now run two Stag Training events and have a progamme of events which can be added to wherever and whenever required. So please ask. In the meantime we continue to be humbled by brave people who support us. With a huge thank you to Fern for running the Great North Run in two […]

“Raising The Game”

We are very much looking forward to The Game Fair where we have our stand on row K1113 (Gunmakers Row) – do call and see us. The work undertaken over recent months through our collective initiative is gaining ground and momentum. With a number of organisations/companies including information on their websites or newsletters and offers […]

April 2018

It was a great pleasure to be present at The Borders College on 19th April to meet with Scottish Sporting organisations and discuss how we can work together to improve our services and become a greater force for good. There were lots of ideas and great enthusiasm in the room to make a difference so […]

A New Year and a New Start!

Traditionally our new season in February marks a new start but a New Year does give us pause to reflect on our own lives and how we wish to live and work in the 21st Century whatever stage of life we find ourselves. There have been some excellent stories of making a difference to individual […]

September 17

As I write this note the trees are turning and the swallows on their way South with partridge in every hedgerow and pheasants awandering! Grouse days have been fruitful and frustrating for nearby moors, with fog and muggy weather on some days and cool conditions on others. Par for the course, but always good to […]

25th Anniversary Event at Packington Hall Meriden 21st March 2017

We are now reflecting on our first conference in a series of five throughout the country with delight, pride and true gratitude to those who came along to speak on the day, support us through sponsorship and practical help and delegates who joined us. Lord Aylesford as our Chairman hosted the event with typical generosity, […]

25th Anniversary Year for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust 2017

This year marks 25 years of the existence of the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust and there are Trustees who were at the beginning of this journey which supports more people in different ways around the country. Our Chairman The Earl of Aylesford along with Mike Swan and Ian Grindy representing GWCT and BASC respectively were founder […]